Your client corporation is working with other entities to purchase a target corporation. The deal is progressing and your client is compelled to share certain attorney-client communications with the other entities with which they are working. Recently, the Illinois Appellate Court has found that those shared communications – and all communications relating to the same…
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Alternative Certification Process for Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Chicago
Recently, the city of Chicago Office of Compliance created the Professional Declaration of Eligibility certification process (“Professional Declaration Process”) to provide business with an expedited method of becoming certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or a Women Business Enterprise (WBE). A business may choose expedited certification for many reasons, including if it has a…
Six Considerations for Trademark Due Diligence
By Kevin A. Thompson and Marsha K. Hoover When companies acquire or merge with other companies, corporate lawyers often conduct a process called “due diligence” to make sure the deal is “as advertised.” As part of that process, lawyers confirm that the assets being transferred do exist and are properly documented. Trademarks are often among…
Piercing the Corporate Veil
By Christine Polk Mohr and John B. Alsterda A corporation is a legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a State. The corporation is distinct from the individuals who comprise it. That is, a corporation is distinct from its shareholders. The term “corporate veil” generally defines the insulation provided to…
Davis McGrath attorneys Committed to Pro Bono Service
In 2008, Davis McGrath was approached by four friends from Iowa State University whose dream was to bring appropriate technology to communities in developing countries. The group called itself EOS International (Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability International). On a pro bono basis, Bill McGrath, Christine Mohr and Kelly Smith guided EOS International through the process of…